Toll Brothers open houses set for Elgin, South Barrington

June 14, 2012|By Leslie Mann, Special to the Tribune

A putting green is among the many amenities at Regency at Bowes Creek Country Club in Elgin. Read more (Nick Novelli, Novelli PhotoDesign)

Toll Brothers Active Living, a division of Toll Brothers Inc., will host open houses from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Regency at The Woods of South Barrington in South Barrington and Regency at Bowes Creek Country Club in Elgin.

Prospective buyers can tour decorated models and homes that are under construction at the developments for adults 50 and older.

Debbie Kukla, sales manager at the Elgin development, said staff members will be available to discuss upgrades such as altering floor plans, finishing basements, adding a loft with guest bedrooms or including designer upgrades in the kitchen and bath.

Both developments feature single-family houses, but the Elgin development also includes town homes.

The gated South Barrington development features six floor plans, from 2,100 to 2,500 square feet.

Prices start at $517,995.

The Elgin development is part of a master-planned community that includes a public golf course.

Starting prices are $199,995 for town homes, which range from 1,490 to 1,989 square feet. Single-family homes start at $245,995, offering 1,690 to 2,590 square feet.

The South Barrington sales office is at 23 Aztec Court, and the Elgin office is at 1053 Riviera Drive. Both centers are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 847-381-6600 or visit thegoodlifeiswaiting.com.

Lexington Square2

Lexington Homes in Chicago is building 24 row homes at Lexington Square2 in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood.

Floor plans for the three-story homes, which start at $379,900, will range from 2,216 to 2,507 square feet. They have three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, rooftop decks, balconies, fenced-in front yards and attached two-car garages. Buyers can add a fourth bedroom and additional bathrooms.

"We have nearly sold out of homes at Lexington Square, so we are thrilled to be able to bring more single-family row homes to market," said Jeff Benach, co-principal of Lexington Homes.

Proximity to U.S. Cellular Field is a draw, Benach said. "Many of our residents are White Sox season-ticket holders, and they love being able to walk to the ballpark or watch the post-game fireworks from their private rooftop decks," he said.

The sales center, at 3630 S. Sangamon St., is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call 773-523-5900 or visit lexingtonchicago.com.

Rental conversion

Apartments are available at the former Seneca Hotel in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, which is being renovated by Chicago-based Waterton Residential.

The 260-unit building has studios and one- and two-bedroom units. The building has 24-hour doorman service.

Waterton Residential is a subsidiary of Waterton Associates LLC, which owns rental buildings in 13 states.

"As we restore the building, we plan to keep some of the vintage charm while making smart, contemporary updates," said Lela Cirjakovic, senior vice president of operations.

Leases range from $1,280 a month for a studio to $2,726 for a two-bedroom unit. The office, at 200 E. Chestnut St., is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call 877-824-5638 or visit watertonresidential.com.

M/I Homes

M/I Homes has a new town-home floor plan called the Elston at its Church Street Station development in Hanover Park.

The Elston has two bedrooms, 21/2 baths and a starting price of $159,990.

"We're seeing interest from people who want to quit wasting money on rent, who want to invest in a home of their own," said Cheryl Bonk, vice president of sales and marketing for the Chicago division of M/I Homes, which is based in Columbus, Ohio.

The main floor of the Elston has a great room that opens to a kitchen and a master-bedroom suite. The lower level has a laundry room and can be built with a second bedroom or den. It has an attached, two-car garage.

The sales office, at 6511 Persimmon St., is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Tuesdays and by appointment.

For more information, call 630-540-1000 or visit mihomes.com.

Del Webb

Grand Dominion, an active-adult community by Del Webb in Mundelein, has opened its last neighborhood in the master-planned development, with floor plans from its Manor and Classic series of single-family homes.

The development caters to homebuyers 55 and older.

"(Buyers) can choose beautiful lots, with some that back up to a pond or with a view of Steeple Chase Golf Course," said Maria Wilhelm, vice president of sales for Del Webb in Illinois.

Floor plans range from 1,197 to 2,833 square feet. They include the new one-story, 1,740-square-foot Wrigley plan, which has two bedrooms, two baths, a two-car garage and patio. In addition to a living room/dining room combination, it features an eat-in kitchen. The master suite has two walk-in closets. The Wrigley's starting price is $244,990.

Grand Dominion includes a lake and nearly 100 acres of open space. The Lakeside Lodge offers access to a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and bocce and tennis courts.

The sales center, at 3561 Melody St., is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.